PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000036)

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Sites 15513 (burial site), & 15515 (fish processing and fishing gear manufacturing site). Preservation in situ was recommended for these sites due to the presence of human remains and significant cultural deposits. A Burial Mitigation Plan was approved for these sites by the SHPD in 2005 and the current site plan includes the preservation sites, access to the sites for cultural descendants, and a buffer zone around the area to protect and preserve Sites 15513 and 15515. According to a November 8, 2023, letter provided by the SHPD, they are requesting that archaeological monitoring be conducted for indemnification purposes during ground disturbance activities for the proposed project due to the potential of encountering subsurface historic properties. SHPD has requested that the applicant submit an Archaeological Monitoring Plan(AMP)for review and approval prior to ground disturbance. 21. Cultural Resources: The subject parcel has burial caves on site that will be bordered by a 15-foot-wide buffer zone using low stone walls approximately 3-4 feet in height, and 2-3 feet wide; the walls will be constructed with lava rock to blend into the surrounding area. An opening in the wall with a locked gate will provide access for recognized descendants and for maintenance purposes. Access to the burial site for appropriate cultural activities would be permitted to any lineal and/or cultural descendant formally recognized in accordance with Hawaii Administrative Rules Section 13-300-35: Recognition of lineal and cultural descendants. 22. Public Access: Access from Kuakini Highway to Walua Road is provided via a 10-foot- wide public pathway that runs along the northern property boundary; this pathway links to additional pathways towards the shoreline. A chain link fence will bound the southern side of the pathway, with an existing stone wall bounding the northern side of the pathway. There will be no gates on this pathway. An existing sidewalk is located along the subject parcels Walua Road boundary which will be breached for the proposed entrance to the development. 23. Coastal Resources: The proposed development is not adjacent to the shoreline, and is separated from the shoreline by 700 feet of roads and existing urban development. However, to address any potential flooding impacts the applicant has designed the project to include on-site drainage systems to mitigate stormwater throughout the proposed development. The applicant is proposing to connect to the County's wastewater treatment -4-